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Having searched for a hotel that was ideally located in the old town of Perugia we were starting to wonder if we'd ever find one that was ideally located but at the same time a bargain for a short weekend stay. Luckily we found Hotel Eden.

The pictures on the site are exactly as you will see it, clean, small and cosy with friendly and helpful staff. In an ideal location it gave us a great base from where we could view wedding locations and visit other towns including Florence (only 2 hours away by train) and the similar town of Cortona.

A bit quiet at this time of year though so maybe a return visit in the summer and we shall see the city in a different light.

Stayed January 2011, travelled as a couple

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After trawling the internet for hours comparing prices and reviews,I was pleasantly surprised by the hotel Eden.The staff speak only a little english,but were friendly and welcoming.A free drink was offered on arrival.Accessed via lift,located on the third floor.My room was booked as an economy one-but it had everything I needed and was a decent size for one person.A little noise from the street was blocked out with the shutters and windows closed.My room was cleaned every day,fresh towels left.The bathroom was compact,but clean and modern,with a good shower-always a bonus!. The breakfast room was small,but was never crowded.There was an ample choice of cereal,fresh fruit,yoghurt,cake,croissant and bread with cheese,salami and condiments.The cappuccino was really good! The hotel was ideally placed just a flight of steps from piazza italia,on a side street.A short walk to the main square,home to the cathedral and important museums.The hotel offers internet access if needed,and parking.A well kept,bright hotel offering good value for money-I paid 59 euros per night.Luggage can be left in a lockable room on departure day.I was presented with half a bottle of wine on my departure,a nice gesture I have not often come across.I would use the hotel again and recommend it to friends.

Stayed September 2010, travelled solo

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The refurbished hotel is situated in an old building on the 3rd floor and can be entered by an elevator. It is right in the centre of Perugia and can be reached by bus from train station (bus stop: Piazza Italia about 100 mtrs. from the hotel). A taxi costs about 11 euro. All places of interest are within walking distance. We stayed one night in Hotel Eden on our way to Assisi.We arrived by the last train from Ancona and although the check in time is at 10 p.m. at the latest, we were welcomed warmly at about 11 p.m. Staff is generally very kind and helpful and, although we stayed for one night, we were offered a small bottle of wine when we checked out. Kindness and helpfulness are of 5 star quality.Near the entrance hall is a cosy breakfast room where, according to Italian standards, a good breakfast is served, even with several kinds of fresh fruit. Our bedroom was very small with an airconditioner above the top-end of the double bed (from my own earlier experiences I know that airconditioners placed in this way are hardly to be used at night). The bed is large and has a good mattress. The room has a fridge, a TV (only Italian channels), a safe and coffee/tea facilities (which is not common in continental Europe!). The room is rather noisy. There is a small bathroom with a washstand, a bidet and a shower cubicle with a good working shower.

Travel tip: when we decided to go to Assisi the first thing I had to do was to look for the nearest international airport in order to book a budget flight. This is Ancona (Falconare Airport), approachable from Düsseldorf/Weeze by Ryanair (arrival time 5.15 p.m.). From this airport there is a bus to Ancona central station. What we initially did not realize was that when we would not able to catch the 5.45 bus, we had to wait an extra hour in order to get the last train (7.32 p.m.) to Perugia (before our stay in Assisi we decided to stay one night in Perugia). This implied that we had to wait at least 90 minutes at the airport or 90 min. in Ancona central station depending which bus we could catch. The train to Perugia, with a change in Foligno, lasts 2.54 hrs. Although I learned from the website of the airport that there is a train station (called Castelferretti), in front of the airport terminal, tickets could not be booked on the website of Trenitalia as the station was not recognized as departing station. I got the impression there was no train connection to Ancona at all. So I booked train tickets from Ancona to Perugia and from Assisi to Ancona at a Dutch travel agency. Although our return flight was on May 19th we decided to go to Ancona the day before and to book one night in Hotel City Ancon (see my review on Tripadvisor), otherwise we had to leave Ancona rather early because of the bad bus connections to the airport (the waiting time between two buses can run up to over 1 ½ hrs.). By travelling back in two days we had a better conncetion. Some days after we received the train tickets, we learned from the travel agency that several times a day there is a railway connection between the airport and Ancona central station which bridges the gap between some of the departing times of the buses. For instance: when you arrive at the airport at the above mentioned time you can take the 18.48 hrs. train arriving at 19.07 hrs at Ancona central station where you can catch the 19.32 train to Assisi/Perugia. Returning from Assisi you can take the 12.45 train to Ancona central station arriving at 15.35 where you can have the 15.44 train to the airport, arriving there at 16.03 hrs. There are two other options reaching Assisi:1st fly to Rome Fiumicino and take the bus to Perugia/Assisi (210 km.);2nd fly to Milan en take an inland flight to Perugia airport. Be aware that especially the second option can be attended with much time to change, but an extra advantage of both options is that it is not necessarily to make use of the services of the most client-unfriendly company Ryanair.

Stayed May 2010, travelled as a couple

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A great spot to stay in Perugia. The hotel is accessed by lift and the rooms are small but neat and clean. Breakfasts were very good in a small breakfast room - even with muesli on offer! Parking was extra (EUR20 per night) and our car was taken away to be parked in a separate garage a short distance away - along very narrow streets. The hotel was reasonably priced at EUR80 night for the two of us.There was free internet available in the hotel as well.We were right in the centre of the old city and would recommend the location for convenience.

Stayed October 2008, travelled as a couple

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I stayed at Eden Hotel for 3 nights early April 2009. My overall impressions are very good. The hotel is located literally 3 minutes walk away from the duomo and other major sites and 1 min walk away from the Piazza Italia, a terminal point for all buses from the train station. My room was not huge but very well-appointed and decorated in the modern fashion (so if you prefer squeaky antique beds and wardrobes that seem to be falling apart at every jolt, this place is not for you). The room was immaculately clean and very bright. The bed was comfortable, the tv functioned (albeit only in the Italian language). No problems with the shower or toilet. The rooms and the reception area are frshly remodelled. The room rate included breakfast which in turn included a selection of meats (quite rare for Italian hospitality industry establishments of similar ranking), cereals, juices, fruits, biscuits, and condiments. They also serve you cappuccino, espresso or tea in the morning. I also wanted to make the point of thanking the wonderful manager/receptionist Natalya who was such a great help in making all kinds of arrangements for my trips in and outside Perugia. The hotel goes so far as to provide guests portable audio-guides for Assisi, Gubbio free of charge. Natalya was the epitome of hospitality. I spent 10 days in Toscana and Umbria and my stay at Hotel Eden was the most memorable and pleasant one. Keep up the good work!

Stayed April 2009, travelled solo

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Dating back to the thirteenth century and recently restored, the Hotel Eden is situated in the heart of Perugia, and offers wonderful views of the countryside and the historical center. The rich artistic and cultural heritage and stunning natural surroundings make Perugia one of the most fascinating cities in Italy. Hotel Eden is within walking distance of all the major monuments and landmarks of the city, among which include Fontana Maggiore, the Palazzo dei Priori and the National Gallery. After a day of sightseeing, guests can enjoy a meal at one of the nearby restaurants or go back to the hotel and relax with a drink at the bar, or read a book in the small library. This Perugia area is a favorite with our guests, according to independent reviews....more less

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